It’s been one year since the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 was enacted. The legislation was designed to combat child hunger and obesity and improve the health and nutrition of the nation’s children. First Lady Michelle Obama and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack are the leaders of the campaign. The First Lady says – the success of our nation tomorrow depends on the choices we make for our kids today. The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act is vital to the health and welfare of our kids, helping them build the healthy futures they deserve.

The Act makes many critical improvements to the child nutrition programs that serve millions of children across our country each day. It provides for improved access to make it easier for children to get nutritious meals when they are away from home. The legislation also improves the entire nutrition environment in schools and will enhance understanding of the causes and consequences of hunger and food insecurity among children.

Mrs. Obama says – we’ve seen the connection between what our kids eat and how well they perform in school. It is critical that we work to ensure that all children have the basic nutrition they need to learn, grow, and to pursue their dreams. According to Ag Secretary Vilsack, – the strength of our communities, our economy, and our national security, rely on the health of our children. Today, we celebrate those important accomplishments and look forward to those achievements which are still to come.